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Session Title: Incorporating Development Evaluation Strategies in Education Reform Projects: Opportunities and challenges

Panel Session 748 to be held in Peale Room on Saturday, November 10, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Sponsored by the International and Cross-cultural Evaluation TIG

Chair(s):

John payday loan  Gillies payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  jgillies@aed.org

Abstract: Monitoring and evaluation in USAID development projects has been undervalued for decades. The great majority of programs have limited M&E to donor reporting against standardized performance indicators. In complex challenges such as education reform, this has greatly limited the opportunity to learn and create a climate of continuous improvement. The EQUIP2 program in AED has sought to incorporate evaluation as an integral part of the development process in several education sector reform projects. Consistent with Michael Quinn Patton's concept of development evaluation, AED has incorporated M&E in a comprehensive framework for sector reform. The panel will discuss the framework and the experience and challenges of promoting effective evaluation in USAID projects.

The Role of Monitoring and Evaluating (M&E) in a Framework for Education Reform John payday loan  Gillies payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  jgillies@aed.org Audrey-Marie payday loan  Moore payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  amoore@aed.org The EQUIP2 framework for education sector reform identifies the key elements in three dimensions that affect system change; technical, political, and institutional. Monitoring and evaluation tools provide the linkages that inform decisions and help create space for change. This presentation will explore the role of evaluation in creating and promoting system change. This framework will be used in discussions of cases in the other panel presentations.

Empowerment Through Self Assessment Evaluation in Namibia Donna Kay payday loan  Lezcel payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  dleczel@aed.org Education reform in Namibia has effectively used self assessment tools to schools to support professional development, improve school performance, and strengthen supervisory support for schools. The evaluation data has informed national dialogue and resulted in policy innovations.

Supporting System Reforms in Georgia Jessica Jester payday loan  Quijada payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  jquijada@aed.org Education reforms in Georgia are largely driven by ideology and national aspirations rather than foundation technical knowledge. Creative evaluation approaches are being used to create a learning environment to channel impetus for reform in productive directions.

Education Reform in Egypt: The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation Robert payday loan  Burch payday loan ,  Academy for Educational Development,  rburch@aed.org Egypt is implementing system-wide reforms in the education system, intended to improve education outcomes in the classroom. Evaluation tools that were developed to measure and report on progress have contributed to system learning and capacity development.